Example sentences of "[adv] [adv] [verb] for [art] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Her lot had not been a happy one : the husband whom she had only ever seen for a few precious weeks in all since their marriage had now left her a widow , without support and with a child and step-children to fend for . |
| 2 | We started off just looking for a few cuddly toys and a few pounds to send them across to the folk in Roumania because we were all very touched by the need of the children there . |
| 3 | Businesses , house buyers and so forth also compete for the same space , the strongest ( i.e. those who can offer the highest price ) eventually gaining the most favourable positions . |
| 4 | Some authorities operate superannuation funds on behalf of their past and present employees and these fund accounts are often not consolidated for the same reason . |
| 5 | When I gave it away I believe I was still playing well enough to continue for a few more years , but I had had enough , and it was time to consider the family . |
| 6 | He stood there slightly bent for a few seconds holding his stomach and then he staggered and slowly fell to the floor . |
| 7 | Even if Clinton sends a health-care bill to Congress soon , the 1993 legislative session is too far gone for the many lengthy hearings that must take place so that all can have their say . |